Monty the Rwd R1 engined tarmac eating Minus by Alburglar

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...and I've built up the new metro hubs with vented, cross drilled and grooved disks.

8-11-2006

I've just gone full circle really. the reason i bought my first minus shell, which I later sold to Ade was for the sole purpose of doing the R1 kit in it at a later date. But I needed funds for my 1380 so I sold it.
I then realised that I didn't have enough time or money to finish the R1 kit and re-build the 1380 and, then the prospect of keeping both cars on the road was daunting and I don't think I could have afforded it.
So I knew one car had to go, but I couldn't bear the thought of parting with either so I've combined the best bits of both.

Therefore, for those who haven't guessed already... the r1 is going in the minus. The cage has already been modified and should be back from powder coat monday and the floor has already been cut out the minus, by z-cars. I will then need to go and fetch her and kick ass to get her ready for the nurburgring.

I have also started to re-build the 1380 ready for sale.

I've had the gearbox re-built by swifty who also re-honed the bores, but I'm building the engine as I find it very theraputic (to my wallet).
New main bearings for crank and con rods.

I've replaced two re-conned pistons already. All have now had new piston rings
Pistons had the normal carbon build up and looked a bit grotty.

now look good enough to eat off